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EarsDogs can get mites in their ears, and flea bites in the ear can drive them to distraction. It is not unknown for dog to even have lice.

If you see your dog repeatedly scratching his ears or rubbing them on the ground, place him under a strong light and see if there is something in his ear that can be removed easily. This could include thorns and seeds. If his ear has been scratched, a soothing antiseptic such as Neem will help. Never dig deeply into his ear as this can cause injury in the dog.

If your dog walks with his head to one side, it’s possible he has a middle ear infection and you should consult the vet.

A Haematoma is a blood blister affecting the ear flap which requires draining by the vet.

If you have a long-haired dog, it’s worth clipping the hair that sticks into your dog’s ears and makes him itchy. Make sure your dog’s ears are clean – diluted Neem will do the trick beautifully.

Dogs will often excrete toxins via there ears, and very dark waxy ears are an indication of some sort of compromise in the dog’s health. It may be due to mites, or to a weakness in the immune system, with diet playing a huge part in the health of your dog. The outer ear/flap is part of an animal's skin and is an area that might not be thought to be associated with skin problems. Homeopathy can have amazing results with skin/ear problems, often when other options have failed (sometimes even when changing the diet has resolved skin issues around the body but not the ears).Back to:Ill-Health & DiseaseA to Z